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Leading Chinese captain of industry to speak at Korn Convocation Hall
Jiafu Wei lays out a "roadmap" for capitalizing on the golden opportunities of doing business in China and attracting investment from China to the West Coast, offering valuable insights into what makes business work in China and how the West can take advantage of the expanding markets and investment opportunities both there and in the U.S.
Helping Haitians tell their own stories of survival
UCLA professor helps Haitian students collect oral histories and interview survivors living in tent communities in Port-au-Prince and other locations to provide a permanent record of this harrowing moment in their personal history.
President Obama presents UCLA professor with prestigious National Humanities Medal
Professor Teofilo F. Ruiz honored for his "inspired teaching and writing."
UCLA conference explores impact of Nixon's 1972 visit with China's Chairman Mao
Experts come together on Jan. 23 to discuss historic meeting
Nazarian Center brings iconic Israeli hip-hop act to Los Angeles
Award-winning band Hadag Nahash will be on campus later this month
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Africa
- South African education advocate visits UCLA to share experiences, explore partnerships
It’s important for Americans to think of Africa and South Africa as places to learn and grow, says university leader.
Posted: 2/8/2012 - New African Studies Center director seeks to dispel stereotypes
As the newest director of UCLA’s James S. Coleman African Studies Center, and the first woman to hold the position in the center’s 52 year history, Professor Françoise Lionnet is eager to build upon the center’s successes and expand in new directions.
Posted: 11/8/2011 - Top U.S. military commander is coming to UCLA
General James Mattis, the top commander of the American military in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will join award-winning NPR foreign affairs correspondent Mike Shuster for a public conversation on Nov. 18.
Posted: 11/4/2011 - Activist prof hailed for half century of contributions to scholarship, teaching
Upcoming conference highlights the work, dedication of Professor Sondra Hale, who is set to retire on Dec. 1.
Posted: 10/24/2011 - Marcus Garvey movement owes large debt to Caribbean expats, UCLA historian finds
by Meg Sullivan, UCLA Newsroom
Posted: 8/25/2011
Asia
- Leading Chinese captain of industry to speak at Korn Convocation Hall
Jiafu Wei lays out a "roadmap" for capitalizing on the golden opportunities of doing business in China and attracting investment from China to the West Coast, offering valuable insights into what makes business work in China and how the West can take advantage of the expanding markets and investment opportunities both there and in the U.S.
Posted: 2/16/2012 - UCLA conference explores impact of Nixon's 1972 visit with China's Chairman Mao
Experts come together on Jan. 23 to discuss historic meeting
Posted: 2/13/2012 - RSVP for "Moving Forward: Life After the Great East Japan Earthquake" Exhibition
After successful runs in Washington D.C. and Chicago, "Moving Forward: Life After the Great East Japan Earthquake" returns to Los Angeles. RSVP for opening events now.
Posted: 2/7/2012 - Celebration of Indonesian Studies at Dinner for Robert Lemelson
UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies and Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Los Angeles honor filmmaker and philanthropist.
Posted: 1/30/2012 - Terasaki Center rings in the New Year with "New Visions of Japan"
UCLA's Center for Japanese Studies announces plans for 20th anniversary year
Posted: 1/24/2012
Europe and Eurasia
- President Obama presents UCLA professor with prestigious National Humanities Medal
Professor Teofilo F. Ruiz honored for his "inspired teaching and writing."
Posted: 2/13/2012 - Finland knights Anderson prof for his role in helping tech firms
Bob Foster, who has helped Finnish tech companies through Anderson School's Global Access Program, was recently knighted by the Finnish government.
Posted: 1/3/2012 - Huffington Post Op-Ed by Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala: In the Land of Blood and Honey: Bosnia, 20 Years Later
Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala discusses Angelina Jolie's directorial debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey, and the advances in international human rights prosecutions since the Bosnian war.
Posted: 1/3/2012 - UCLA comes out to support Angelina Jolie’s new film
The UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations and UCLA Center for the Study of Women came together to sponsor the premiere of the famed actress's much-anticipated screenwriting and directorial debut.
Posted: 12/12/2011 - The study-abroad route less traveled: A year in Russia
Scholarship recipient shares story of her experience in Russia.
Posted: 12/1/2011
Latin America
- Salvadoran leaders join UCLA faculty and guests to recognize 20 years of peace
In examining the current state of El Salvador, the role of past civil conflict must be considered, says First Lady Vanda Pignato.
Posted: 1/31/2012 - Q&A with Professor Veronica Cortinez : The legacy of Chilean filmmaker Raúl Ruiz
UCLA professor of Spanish & Portuguese Verónica Cortínez, an expert on Chilean Film and Contemporary Spanish-American Narrative, talked with the LAI about her collaboration with visiting professor Manfred Engelbert in their recently published book “La tristeza de los tigres y los misterios de Raúl Ruiz.”
Posted: 1/20/2012 - Documentary about revolutionary Brazilian band makes American debut at UCLA
Henrique Dantas brings Sons of João, The Admirable New Baiano World to the James Bridges Theater
Posted: 12/1/2011 - 'Contested Visions' unveils contrasting histories of colonial Latin America
Exhibit examines the significance of indigenous peoples and cultures within the complex social and artistic landscape of colonial Latin America.
Posted: 11/22/2011 - Ambassador discusses Brazil’s growth as global power
Brazilian Ambassador to the U.S. Mauro Vieira made a stop at UCLA yesterday to speak about his country's role in the world.
Posted: 11/17/2011
Middle East
- Israel's risky option on Iran: Los Angeles Times Op-Ed by Visiting Fellow Dalia Dassa Kaye
Worse than a nuclear-armed Iran would be a nuclear-armed Iran that has been attacked by Israel.
Posted: 2/21/2012 - "When Iran and Israel were friendly": Visiting Fellow Dalia Dassa Kaye quoted in Salon article
As the two countries prepare for war, a forgotten history of collaboration
Posted: 2/16/2012 - Nazarian Center brings iconic Israeli hip-hop act to Los Angeles
Award-winning band Hadag Nahash will be on campus later this month
Posted: 2/10/2012 - UCLA historian's book looks at Arab uprisings, their common origins and different paths
Professor James Gelvin dispels misconceptions and offers new insights in "The Arab Uprisings: What Everyone Needs to Know."
Posted: 2/1/2012 - Foreign Policy Op-Ed by Burkle Center Visiting Fellow Dalia Dassa Kaye: Do Israelis Really Want to Bomb Iran?
Posted: 1/12/2012
Global Issues
- "Danny Pearl was everything we wanted to be," David Remnick tells UCLA audience
Free press under fire around the globe 10 years after reporter's death
Posted: 2/1/2012 - UCLA History Professor Awarded 2011 Hourani Book Award
Professor Nile Green was awarded the Albert Hourani Book Award at the 2011 Middle East Studies Association annual meeting in Washington, DC.
Posted: 12/7/2011 - UCLA Professors Offer Perspective on Libyan Uprising
An audio interview with Professor's James Gelvin and Asli Bali, produced by the Daily Bruin.
Posted: 10/4/2011 - UCLA Awards 552 International Studies degrees in 2010/2011
The UCLA International Institute expects to award 552 degrees for the 2010/2011 academic year.
Posted: 7/28/2011 - Summer School Enrollment Levels See Increase in International Students and First-Year Admits
Enrollment is flat overall, with lower interest from students at other University of California schools, reports the Daily Bruin.
Posted: 5/31/2011
Arts & Culture
- Nazarian Center brings iconic Israeli hip-hop act to Los Angeles
Award-winning band Hadag Nahash will be on campus later this month
Posted: 2/10/2012 - Terasaki Center rings in the New Year with "New Visions of Japan"
UCLA's Center for Japanese Studies announces plans for 20th anniversary year
Posted: 1/24/2012 - Terasaki Center set to debut Japanese film series
"New Visions of Japanese Cinema" kicks off next month at the James Bridges Theater
Posted: 1/12/2012 - UCLA comes out to support Angelina Jolie’s new film
The UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations and UCLA Center for the Study of Women came together to sponsor the premiere of the famed actress's much-anticipated screenwriting and directorial debut.
Posted: 12/12/2011 - UCLA History Professor Awarded 2011 Hourani Book Award
Professor Nile Green was awarded the Albert Hourani Book Award at the 2011 Middle East Studies Association annual meeting in Washington, DC.
Posted: 12/7/2011
Economy & Trade
- Leading Chinese captain of industry to speak at Korn Convocation Hall
Jiafu Wei lays out a "roadmap" for capitalizing on the golden opportunities of doing business in China and attracting investment from China to the West Coast, offering valuable insights into what makes business work in China and how the West can take advantage of the expanding markets and investment opportunities both there and in the U.S.
Posted: 2/16/2012 - UCLA History Professor Awarded 2011 Hourani Book Award
Professor Nile Green was awarded the Albert Hourani Book Award at the 2011 Middle East Studies Association annual meeting in Washington, DC.
Posted: 12/7/2011 - The Three Competing Strategies That Led to the UN
The controversial Palestinian request for UN membership is the culmination of three competing strategies pursued by the US, Israel, and the Palestinians over the last three years.
Posted: 9/29/2011 - Nobel-Winning Economist Assigns Blame for Financial Crisis
Joseph Stiglitz of Columbia University delivered the Arnold C. Harberger Distinguished Lecture, presented annually by the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, on April 21 to a standing-room-only audience at the Anderson School's Korn Convocation Hall.
Posted: 4/25/2011 - Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz Discusses Economy in Arnold C. Harberger Distinguished Lecture
Economists and policy-makers need to rethink the long-term development of the nation's economy rather than design temporary solutions to crises, said the Columbia University economist, reports The Daily Bruin.
Posted: 4/22/2011
Education & Outreach
- Nazarian Center brings iconic Israeli hip-hop act to Los Angeles
Award-winning band Hadag Nahash will be on campus later this month
Posted: 2/10/2012 - South African education advocate visits UCLA to share experiences, explore partnerships
It’s important for Americans to think of Africa and South Africa as places to learn and grow, says university leader.
Posted: 2/8/2012 - "Danny Pearl was everything we wanted to be," David Remnick tells UCLA audience
Free press under fire around the globe 10 years after reporter's death
Posted: 2/1/2012 - Celebration of Indonesian Studies at Dinner for Robert Lemelson
UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies and Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Los Angeles honor filmmaker and philanthropist.
Posted: 1/30/2012 - Terasaki Center rings in the New Year with "New Visions of Japan"
UCLA's Center for Japanese Studies announces plans for 20th anniversary year
Posted: 1/24/2012
Environment
- Building the smart grid of the future: UCLA teams with Korea's energy research institute
UCLA Engineering enters into a 10-year partnership with the Korea Institute of Energy Research in South Korea to collaborate on smart-grid research and the development of new technologies with the aim of creating a robust smart grid on an international level.
Posted: 12/16/2011 - Chemist helps Vietnamese university launch advanced chemistry research center
Professor Omar Yaghi, a proponent of global mentorship, has opened a research facility in Ho Chi Minh City to inspire young scientists.
Posted: 12/14/2011 - Environmental Education Is Failing: New Book
Schools must revamp how they teach about the environment to prevent ecological collapse, conservationist Charles Saylan and UCLA life scientist Daniel T. Blumstein argue in "The Failure of Environmental Education (And How We Can Fix It)."
Posted: 5/16/2011 - Environmental Education Is Failing: New Book
Schools must revamp how they teach about the environment to prevent ecological collapse, conservationist Charles Saylan and UCLA life scientist Daniel T. Blumstein argue in "The Failure of Environmental Education (And How We Can Fix It)."
Posted: 5/16/2011 - UCLA Pediatrician Becomes a Voice for Children in Japan
UCLA pediatric critical care doctor Kozue Shimabukuro flew to Japan and joined a roving government medical team in the first weeks after the quake and tsunami. This week, she spoke to give a voice to the tsunami orphans still in need of help.
Posted: 4/28/2011
Globalization
- Leading Chinese captain of industry to speak at Korn Convocation Hall
Jiafu Wei lays out a "roadmap" for capitalizing on the golden opportunities of doing business in China and attracting investment from China to the West Coast, offering valuable insights into what makes business work in China and how the West can take advantage of the expanding markets and investment opportunities both there and in the U.S.
Posted: 2/16/2012 - South African education advocate visits UCLA to share experiences, explore partnerships
It’s important for Americans to think of Africa and South Africa as places to learn and grow, says university leader.
Posted: 2/8/2012 - Terasaki Center rings in the New Year with "New Visions of Japan"
UCLA's Center for Japanese Studies announces plans for 20th anniversary year
Posted: 1/24/2012 - Chancellor plants seeds, nurtures strong ties in Asia
Gene Block visits China, Hong Kong and Japan to expand the university's relationship in the region and to share the UCLA story.
Posted: 12/13/2011 - UCLA History Professor Awarded 2011 Hourani Book Award
Professor Nile Green was awarded the Albert Hourani Book Award at the 2011 Middle East Studies Association annual meeting in Washington, DC.
Posted: 12/7/2011
Health
- South African education advocate visits UCLA to share experiences, explore partnerships
It’s important for Americans to think of Africa and South Africa as places to learn and grow, says university leader.
Posted: 2/8/2012 - North Korea facing acute food shortages, says expert
Mercy Corps operations director urges prompt action to ease North Korean food crisis.
Posted: 10/3/2011 - Environmental Education Is Failing: New Book
Schools must revamp how they teach about the environment to prevent ecological collapse, conservationist Charles Saylan and UCLA life scientist Daniel T. Blumstein argue in "The Failure of Environmental Education (And How We Can Fix It)."
Posted: 5/16/2011 - Environmental Education Is Failing: New Book
Schools must revamp how they teach about the environment to prevent ecological collapse, conservationist Charles Saylan and UCLA life scientist Daniel T. Blumstein argue in "The Failure of Environmental Education (And How We Can Fix It)."
Posted: 5/16/2011 - Buddhists, Neuroscientists Come to a Meeting of the Minds
The symposium, originally set to feature the Dalai Lama, brought researchers from UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior together with eminent Buddhist scholars for a two-hour conversation about their distinctive yet complementary understandings of compassion, creativity, mental flexibility and attention, as well as the role mindfulness meditation may play in cultivating these qualities.
Posted: 5/10/2011
History & Society
- Nazarian Center brings iconic Israeli hip-hop act to Los Angeles
Award-winning band Hadag Nahash will be on campus later this month
Posted: 2/10/2012 - South African education advocate visits UCLA to share experiences, explore partnerships
It’s important for Americans to think of Africa and South Africa as places to learn and grow, says university leader.
Posted: 2/8/2012 - Terasaki Center rings in the New Year with "New Visions of Japan"
UCLA's Center for Japanese Studies announces plans for 20th anniversary year
Posted: 1/24/2012 - UCLA History Professor Awarded 2011 Hourani Book Award
Professor Nile Green was awarded the Albert Hourani Book Award at the 2011 Middle East Studies Association annual meeting in Washington, DC.
Posted: 12/7/2011 - Seeing Afghan history through Afghan eyes
Upcoming conference recognizes the 80th anniversary of the death of Fayz Muhammad Katib, the first major Hazara writer and historian, and the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan.
Posted: 11/10/2011
Politics & International Relations
- Israel's risky option on Iran: Los Angeles Times Op-Ed by Visiting Fellow Dalia Dassa Kaye
Worse than a nuclear-armed Iran would be a nuclear-armed Iran that has been attacked by Israel.
Posted: 2/21/2012 - UCLA conference explores impact of Nixon's 1972 visit with China's Chairman Mao
Experts come together on Jan. 23 to discuss historic meeting
Posted: 2/13/2012 - Nazarian Center brings iconic Israeli hip-hop act to Los Angeles
Award-winning band Hadag Nahash will be on campus later this month
Posted: 2/10/2012 - South African education advocate visits UCLA to share experiences, explore partnerships
It’s important for Americans to think of Africa and South Africa as places to learn and grow, says university leader.
Posted: 2/8/2012 - "Danny Pearl was everything we wanted to be," David Remnick tells UCLA audience
Free press under fire around the globe 10 years after reporter's death
Posted: 2/1/2012
Security
- LA Times Op-Ed by Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala: Another Guantanamo taint
A draft order likely violates the right to counsel and threatens to jeopardize the progress made in reversing Gitmo's legacy as a 'legal black hole,' argues Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala.
Posted: 1/18/2012 - Foreign Policy Op-Ed by Burkle Center Visiting Fellow Dalia Dassa Kaye: Do Israelis Really Want to Bomb Iran?
Posted: 1/12/2012 - UCLA comes out to support Angelina Jolie’s new film
The UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations and UCLA Center for the Study of Women came together to sponsor the premiere of the famed actress's much-anticipated screenwriting and directorial debut.
Posted: 12/12/2011 - Top U.S. military commander is coming to UCLA
General James Mattis, the top commander of the American military in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will join award-winning NPR foreign affairs correspondent Mike Shuster for a public conversation on Nov. 18.
Posted: 11/4/2011 - Foreign Policy Op-Ed by Burkle Center Visiting Fellow Dalia Dassa Kaye: Why Bombing Iran is Still a Bad Idea
Despite charges from the U.S. Justice Department of an Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador, military action is dangerous, unpredictable and should be avoided, according to Burkle Center Visiting Fellow Dalia Dassa Kaye.
Posted: 10/24/2011
